SNAKEGOURD CHANNA DAL CURRY

INGREDIENTS :

Snake gourd -- 1/2 of 1 medium size
Channa dal -- 1 cup
Red chillies - -2
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder --1 tsp
Jeera powder -- 1 tsp
Coriander powder - -1 tsp
Pepper powder -- 1 tsp
Chilli powder - -1 1/2 tsp
Tomato - 1
Garlic cloves - -5
Onion - 1
Mustard , Jeera -- 1 tsp each
Asafoetida - a pinch

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Soak channa overnight and leave it in refrigerator .
2) Pressure cook dal with chopped gourd , Garlic , tomato,turmeric powder and 2 tsps of oil for 6 whistles and keep aside for the steam to leave.
3) Heat oil in a pan ,add mustard and jeera . Add onion and saute till tender .
4) Then add red chillies and curry leaves . Transfer dal mixture to it and add all the remaining powders . Cook in a slow flame till the oil separates out .

Serve hot with rice or roti .